Richard Patrick, frontman for Filter (and the supergroups, Army of Anyone & The Damning Well), talks to us about his suicide attempt, alcoholism, and how asking for help made a massive difference in his life.

Interview conducted by Joseph Penola | Videography by Laura Desantis-Olsson | Edited by Pawl Bazile | Music by John Penola

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Author

Randall Lee

Randall Lee is the founder of Don't Let the Music Stop. He created Don't Let the Music Stop a decade after loosing his brother to suicide when he felt that he needed to do something to help others. So he took his knowledge of web design and put it together with his love of music to become an advocate for suicide prevention and awareness. His ultimate goal is to make Don't Let the Music Stop into a community of artists and fans that help each other get through the daily struggles in life.